A corner of the exhibition. Photo: BTHCM

With the exhibition theme " Ho Chi Minh - His name shines forever", the exhibition introduces to the public nearly 40 artifacts which are unique works of art from the collections of two museums.

Specifically, Ho Chi Minh Museum in Thua Thien Hue brings 20 paintings and sculptures; 2 historical artifacts associated with special events by 21 visual artists, including 2 foreign authors, 19 authors are domestic visual artists and Thua Thien Hue province. Many authors are painters with many works on the subject of Uncle Ho in their creative career such as painter, Dr. Phan Thanh Binh; painter Nguyen Thi Hai Hoa; painter Vo Quang Phat; painter Nguyen Van Nguyen, painter Le Phan Quoc... Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh Museum - Ho Chi Minh City branch introduces 17 extremely unique artifacts from materials to forms of expression such as: Oil paint, reverse glass painting; gemstones; plastic; sand; hair; rice; stainless steel; clay; granite...

According to the leader of the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Thua Thien Hue , in order to build the collection, in addition to mobilizing donations or collecting, the two museums also proactively organize activities to arouse the passion for creating works about President Ho Chi Minh among artists and artisans. The Ho Chi Minh Museum in Thua Thien Hue actively coordinates with the Fine Arts Association of Thua Thien Hue province, the University of Arts, and Hue University to organize competitions and art creation camps, mobilizing resources, talents, and intelligence of visual artists, to create outstanding works of art about Uncle Ho. The Ho Chi Minh Museum - Ho Chi Minh City branch coordinates with artisans to create unique works about Him.

The authors have not only portrayed President Ho Chi Minh, his image associated with historical events, but also recreated images of relics, locations, and memorial works related to him. Each work participating in the exhibition demonstrates the authors' research and discovery of materials, techniques, and elaborate writing styles, as well as artistic expression.

N. MINH